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Chapter Eleven: Deaths

```Last Time````

She was going to need more help than just her and Kurama. Kaede would probably help, but Botan could help. Then again there was another person that she could count on. But would they be able to make it on time?

Kurama was confused and curious at what this girl was talking about. But she must have a reason for what she was saying.

"What won't work Kagome?" he asked as she looked up from her book to him.

"Bringing Miroku back of course."

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Kurama was explained by Kagome of what she was planning to do to bring back Miroku. He was amazed at how much she knew and how powerful she was. It seemed that everything she did caused him to fall deeper for her. He loved the way she smiled. He loved that she seemed to give such positive vibes to everyone around her and how she was cheerful. There was just so much about her that attracted him to her.

" Kurama, we got everything . May you take my bag to the well as I write a fast note to my family so that they don't have to worry?"

" Very well. I will wait for you by the well then."

They both walked downstairs where Kagome started to write to her family and where Kurama existed to go to the well.

'You should take her now since no one seems to be around.'~Youko

'I am not going to do that. It is not correct.'~Kurama

'Fool! You can mark her as our own knowing that no other male can have her!'~Youko

' I do not need to have this absurd conversation with you again!'~Kurama 'You dare throw away I chance to take her as your mate!'~Youko

'If I want her as my mate I will do it my way! Not in some barbaric manner that does not include her own saying!'

'Very well then. But you know she has to be ours. She is beautiful, smart, intelligent and not to mention that her scent alone can drive any male crazy.'~Youko

' Yes I know.'~Kurama

Kurama blushed at Youko's observations of Kagome. It was true what he had said about Kagome. She had a stimulating scent that seemed to get to him. He did not want no other man or demon to have the chance to be intoxicated with her scent. He did not know how Inuyasha was able to control himself around her. But he was glad he did. Kagome, was what Kurama wanted.

"Kurama, I'm ready!" he turned to see Kagome heading towards him. He was leaning on the well looking at Kagome then he remembered that he was blushing and tried to avert her gaze until he was back to normal.

"Are you okay Kurama?" Kagome tried to tell what was wrong with him.

"Yes, I am there is nothing to worry about. Do you wish for me to carry you?"

"Nah, it's okay I am feeling better now. Thanks for the offer anyway."

They both then jumped through the well.

```Koenma's```

Koenma was trying to think clearly now. He was just informed by his ogre that young women were being killed through out the city. The victims all had one thing in common. They were between the ages of 16-19, had black hair, lived at shrines or temples and seemed to have some spirit energy. He wondered why these women were being killed and wanted it to be stopped.

"Sir?"

"Yes ogre?"

"Hiei is here to speak with you."

"Very well ,bring him in."

"I am already here. No one need to bring me nowhere. I am very much capable of doing things myself."

"Fair enough. What is it that you have gathered from the demon world?" Koenma asked looking at the demon with caution.

Hiei began to speak of what was occurring in the demon world. Koenma grew more concerned ans was able to notice that the recent deaths of the young woman must have been the escaped demon's doing. He had to do something now.

~~~~Feudal Japan~~~~

Inuyasha was glad that Kagome had returned fast as she promised to, but he hated that Kurama returned with her. Damn. He knew that Kagome was not really his and never could be since he did not wish to harm her or cause her the same fate as Kikyo. Still, for another man or demon to even to make Kagome their's was driving him crazy. But there was something about Kurama that made him feel relieved that he was with Kagome. Like he was supposed to be with her. Wait that cant be. What the hell was he thinking about.

Anyway he was also helping Kagome search for the herbs she need to bring Miroku back. He was proud of Kagome. She had grown so much stronger and powerful since they first met. They had become friends and made new friends as well. Damn, he owed so much to Kagome. Having true friends was something he had never had before Kagome showed up. She changed his life for the better. He was thankful that he was blessed with the miracle to meet Kagome.

" Inuyasha!!" he quickly turned to see Kikyo shooting an arrow that he was not able to dodge. He felt the pain spreading throughout his body as the arrow went through his chest. He fell to the ground and felt that he was becoming weak as the purified arrow was killing him fast.

" I told you Inuyasha. You belong to me."

"No I don't. I made you a promise, but you have no right over me especially since what you have done." he growled out in anger and pain.

"Inuyasha?" Kikyo and Inuyasha turned to see a shocked Kagome.

"My reincarnation. My copy. Inuyasha you care for her more than you do me." Kikyo said in a very cold tone as she immediately aimed for Kagome.

Inuyasha got to his feet and attacked Kikyo before she shot Kagome. Kagome rushed to Inuyasha who fell once again after he destroyed Kikyo once and for all. She was hit with so much emotions at that moment. Inuyasha killed Kikyo to save her and now he was-

"Kagome?" Inuyasha spoke in pain.

"Inuyasha? H-Hold on. P-Please hold on." she asked as tears fell from her face to Inuyasha's.

Kagome tried to heal him but she couldn't. How was she going to heal against purification. She was not able to. "Kagome it's okay. D-Don't worry."

"Inuyasha, I can't lose you. Please.."

Kagome could not fight her fears or the emotions she was feeling at the moment. She was helpless to do anything. She could not save her best friend as he always did.

"K-Kagome everything is going to be okay."

Inuyasha did not fear his death only he did fear leaving Kagome by herself. He could not do that to her. Who was going to protect her and help her with their journey they had started.

"I am sorry Inuyasha. Please forgive me. This is all my fault." he was shocked to hear that from her.

"Kagome, this is not your fault. I am glad that you are okay. I gave my life to you and not Kikyo. I love you and I want you to be happy."

Kagome could not help but cry more. He finally said the words she wanted to hear. But she did not want it to be like this.

"I love you too." Inuyasha was happy to hear those words from Kagome but he knew that there would be nothing since he would be gone and she deserved someone better.

"Kagome promise me that you will live your life to the fullest."

"What?"

"Please promise me that?"

"I promise you Inuyasha." she smiled through her tears and sadness.

"Inuyasha, hold on. Maybe Kurama can help you. Just hold on."

Inuyasha felt that he was not going to last to long. What was he supposed to do.

"Kagome!" Kagome and Inuyahsa turned to see Kurama show up.

"Kurama! Can you help Inuyahsa? He he was hurt. Kikyo shot him."

Kurama looked at the very saddened Kagome. He had to try to heal Inuyahsa. He had to do that for her. He placed his hands over Inuyasha's wounds and tried to heal him. You put all his energy into trying to save Inuyasha's life. But it did not work.

"Kagome I am sorry. I cannot heal him."

"It is okay. They looked at Inuyahsa. He knew what he had to do to secure Kagome's life. Inuyasha know knew who could protect Kagome.

"Kurama. Kurama please swear to me that you will protect Kagome no matter what and that you will make sure she is happy."

Kagome and Kurama were both surprised at the words spoken by Inuyasha.

"I swear I will protect Kagome at all costs."

Inuyasha knew he did the right thing. He knew that Kurama would take care of Kagome.

Kagome and Kurama shared the last few moments with Inuyasha until he passed away. Kagome was heartbroken and Kurama tried to console her.

"AHHH!!"

They both turned to the direction the scream was coming from. Then an injured bloody Shippo ran to them as a demon was trying to kill him. Kurama immediately destroyed the demon.

"Mamma! They are died they killed them. They are gone!" Kagome grew more fear as he spoke.

"Kaede and Sango are gone. So are the villagers. Naraku and Kagura they killed them."

Then Shippo saw a dead Inuyasha lie in the ground. He then looked into a very sad, crying and confused Kagome. Kagome felt dizzy and then she fainted. Kurama caught her. So much was happening to her so fast. Kurama made a promise and he would keep it.

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Author's Notes: Finally updated. Miroku is not coming back and I doubt that the other will too. Anyway please review of you want another chapter.